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Make a list of people you consider to be your close friend. For each, identify ways that they are culturally similar to and different from you. Then form groups of four to six students and answer the following questions. Select a recorder for your discussion so you can share your answers with the rest of the class.

- Do people generally have more friends who are culturally similar or different from themselves?

- What are some of the benefits of forming intercultural friendship?

- In what ways are intercultural friendships different or similar to friendship with people from the same cultures?

- What are some reasons people might have for not forming intercultural friendship?